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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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