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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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