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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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