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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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