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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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