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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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