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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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