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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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