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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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