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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses 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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