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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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