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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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