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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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