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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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