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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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