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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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