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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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