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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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