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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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