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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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