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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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