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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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