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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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