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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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