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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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