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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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