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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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