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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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