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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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