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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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