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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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