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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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