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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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