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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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