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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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