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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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