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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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