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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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