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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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