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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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