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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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