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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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