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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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