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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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