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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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