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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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