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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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