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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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