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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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