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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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