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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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