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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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