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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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