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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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