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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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