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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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