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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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