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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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