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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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