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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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