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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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