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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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