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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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