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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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