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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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