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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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