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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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