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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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