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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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