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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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