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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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