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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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