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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes 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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