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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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