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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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