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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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