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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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