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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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