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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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