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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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