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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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