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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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