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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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