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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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