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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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