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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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