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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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