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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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