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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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