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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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