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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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