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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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