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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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