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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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