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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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