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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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