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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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