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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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