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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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