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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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