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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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