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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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