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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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