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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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