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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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