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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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