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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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