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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses 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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