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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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