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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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