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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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