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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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