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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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