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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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