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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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