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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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