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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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