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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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