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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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