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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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