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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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