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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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