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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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