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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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