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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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