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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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