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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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