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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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