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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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