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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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