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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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