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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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