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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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