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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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