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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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