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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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