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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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