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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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