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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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