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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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