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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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