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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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