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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 massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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