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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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