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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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