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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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