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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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