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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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