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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important 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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