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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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