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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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