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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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