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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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