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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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