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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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