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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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