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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of 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. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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