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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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