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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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