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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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