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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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