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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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