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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews 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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