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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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