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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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