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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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