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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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