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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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