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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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