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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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