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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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