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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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