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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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