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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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