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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses 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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