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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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