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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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