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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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