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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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