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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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