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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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