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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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