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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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