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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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