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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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