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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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