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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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