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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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