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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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