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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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