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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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