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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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