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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines 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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