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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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