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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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