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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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