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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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