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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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