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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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