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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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