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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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