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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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