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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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