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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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