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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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