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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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