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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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