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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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