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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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