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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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