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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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