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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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