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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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