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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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