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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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