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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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