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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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