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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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