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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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