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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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