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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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