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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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