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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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