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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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