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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). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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