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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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