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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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