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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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