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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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