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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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