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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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