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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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