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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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