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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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