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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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