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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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