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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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