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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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