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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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