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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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