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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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