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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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