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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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