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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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