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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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