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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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