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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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