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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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