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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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