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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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