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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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