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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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