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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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