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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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