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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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