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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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