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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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