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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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