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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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