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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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