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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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