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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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