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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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