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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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