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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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