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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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