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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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