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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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