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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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