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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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