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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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