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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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