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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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