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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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