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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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