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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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