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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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