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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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