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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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