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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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