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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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