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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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