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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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