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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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