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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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