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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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