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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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