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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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