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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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