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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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