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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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