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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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