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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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