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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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