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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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