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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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