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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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