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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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