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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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