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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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