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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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