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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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