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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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