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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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