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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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