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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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