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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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