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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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