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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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