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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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