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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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