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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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