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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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