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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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