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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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