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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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