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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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