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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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