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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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