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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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