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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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