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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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