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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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