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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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