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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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