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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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