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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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