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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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