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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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