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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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