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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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