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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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