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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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