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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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