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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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