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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring 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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