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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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