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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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