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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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