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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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