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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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