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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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