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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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