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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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