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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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