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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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