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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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