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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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