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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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