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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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