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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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