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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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