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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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