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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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