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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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