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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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