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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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