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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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