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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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