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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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