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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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