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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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