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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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