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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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