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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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