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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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