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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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