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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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