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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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