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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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