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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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