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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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