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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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