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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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