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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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