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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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