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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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