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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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