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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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