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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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