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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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