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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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