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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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