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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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