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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key 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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