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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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