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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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