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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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