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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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