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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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