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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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