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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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