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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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