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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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