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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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