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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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