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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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