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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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