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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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