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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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