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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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