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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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