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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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