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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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