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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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