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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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