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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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