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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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