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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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