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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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