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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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