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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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