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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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