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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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