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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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