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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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