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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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