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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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