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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about 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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