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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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