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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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