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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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