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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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