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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)