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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the 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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