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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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