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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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