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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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