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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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