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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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