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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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