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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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