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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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