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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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