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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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