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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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