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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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