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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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