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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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