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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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