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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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