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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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