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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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