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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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