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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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