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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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