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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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