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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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