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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 (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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