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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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