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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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