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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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