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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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