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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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