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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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