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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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