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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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