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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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