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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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