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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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