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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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