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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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