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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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