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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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