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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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