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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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