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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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