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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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