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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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