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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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