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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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