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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines 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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