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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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