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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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