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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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