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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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