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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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