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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. 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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