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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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