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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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