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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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