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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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