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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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