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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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