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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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