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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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