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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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