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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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