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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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