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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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