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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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