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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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