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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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