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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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