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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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