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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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