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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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