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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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