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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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