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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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