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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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