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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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