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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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