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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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