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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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