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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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