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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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