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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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