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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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