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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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