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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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