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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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